2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: Zooming into Hybrid Glory, Tripped Up by Visual Details!

Written By Rohan Malhotra

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Porsche's new 911 is happier with a bigger engine, one turbo, and a interesting hybrid setup.

Overview

Hi, car enthusiasts!

Let's talk about a car that's taking the internet by storm today, sparking a wide range of opinions from people worldwide. When this car was launched and reviewed, social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube saw a clear divide. Some embraced the hybrid motor, while others struggled to move away from non-hybrid vehicles.

The automotive community has been buzzing about this beauty, with everyone sharing their thoughts on everything from the digital gauge to its hybrid system. Let's dive in and dissect all the details now.

Pricing

Base Price: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera: $120,100

  • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: $133,400

  • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: $164,900

  • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet: $178,200

  • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: $172,700

  • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet: $186,000

  • 2025 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: $186,000

Design

The exterior and interior design of the car have sparked the most controversy. The new, subtle design of the front bumper, while making the car visually distinct from the previous generation and enhancing performance, has divided opinions. However, some are willing to make the trade-off for performance over design, believing that these changes enhance the overall driving experience, others feel Porsche could have made it more visually appealing.

Minor changes to the exhaust placement bring the two exhausts closer together, making the car louder and more aggressive. Porsche has also integrated all of the light functions into the standard LED Matrix design headlights of the 911, with its characteristic four-point design. This allows for larger air intakes in the front fascia, as the lights previously mounted in this area are now integrated into the headlights.

The interior has also seen mixed reactions. Many feel that certain changes, such as the digital gauge replacing the classic physical gauge and the placement of the start-up button, are more of a downgrade than an upgrade compared to the previous generation model and seem unnecessary. Despite the mixed opinions, these design choices should not significantly impact the car's demand.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance


The engine performance of the new model has been mostly praised. It now features a 3.6-liter 6-cylinder Boxer engine, accompanied by a T-Hybrid powertrain that generates up to 54 horsepower and 110 lb-ft of torque. The new Boxer engine produces 420 lb-ft of torque and 357 kW (478 horsepower) on its own, with an overall system power of 449 lb-ft and 398 kW (532 horsepower). This represents a 45 kW (59 hp) power boost over the previous 911 Carrera GTS variants.

With the help of the small electric motor, which is too tiny to have a full EV mode, it eliminates any turbo-lag that is usually prevalent in turbocharged cars and was also present in the previous generation version. Although the car performs better overall despite the added weight due to the electric motor, some people are unable to accept the hybrid engine concept and prefer naturally aspirated, turbocharged, or even supercharged cars. However, I believe that if the new technology doesn’t hurt the overall driving experience, there shouldn’t be a problem with a hybrid engine. In this case, I see it as an improvement compared to the previous generation.

0-60 Times

Porsche states that the 2025 GTS T-Hybrid accelerates to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds instead of 3.2, and that its peak speed increases to 194 Mph and some sources also claim that a time of 2.5 sec to 60 mph might also be possible.

Specifications

    • Rear-engine (Rear-motor)

    • Available in Rear - or - All-wheel drive

    • Can be had in a 2-door coupe, convertible, or Targa Variant

  • Base Price: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera: $120,100

    • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: $133,400

    • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: $164,900

    • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet: $178,200

    • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: $172,700

    • 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet: $186,000

    • 2025 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: $186,000

  • turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve flat-6, 478 hp, 420 lb-ft + AC motor, 53 hp, 110 lb-ft (combined output: 532 hp, 449 lb-ft; 1.5-kWh [C/D est] lithium-ion battery pack

  • 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

    • Wheelbase: 96.5 in

    • Length: 179.3 in

    • Width: 72.9 in

    • Height: 50.9–51.3 in

    • Trunk Volume: 5 ft3

    • Curb Weight (C/D est): 3550–3850 lb

    • 60 mph: 2.5–2.8 sec

    • 100 mph: 6.4–6.7 sec

    • 1/4-Mile: 10.6–10.9 sec

    • Top Speed: 194 mph

  • Combined/City/Highway: 20–21/18–19/22–23 mpg

Rohan Malhotra